2020 HD??

[Jugular]

Is anyone else already anxious to see what refinements and updates we will see next year? I've been looking forward to purchasing for a long time and think I'll be ready next Spring. Of course I'll have to decide between a 2019 and 2020. Anyone have any rumors and/or wishes to share? I know I've seen discussions about a response to the new 6.6 GM and 7.3 Ford gasser...

 

[RancidLunchmeat]

I haven't heard of any, but I did hear that orders for the 2019 HD's are no longer be taken by dealers, which likely means minimal to no changes to the 2020's when they open up those orders.

 

[Jugular]

Maybe they'll have the telescopic steering that folks seem to be craving. I'm still hoping they will have another gas alternative (not that there is anything really "wrong" with the 6.4 w/8spd), but I agree that chances are slim for 2020.

 

[Ivanvent]

Reputable dealer has stated that 19’s will probably be at least into sept for ordering. They pushed back the ordering for the 20’s

 

[regal2800]

There is a salesman on another forum that was saying the 2020 will have some changes worth waiting for. Did you ask your dealer if there are any significant changes coming in 2020?

 

[Ivanvent]

There is a salesman on another forum that was saying the 2020 will have some changes worth waiting for. Did you ask your dealer if there are any significant changes coming in 2020?

Yeah I saw that too. Must be something decent but probably not a game changer I would imagine

 

[jakebrake]

just ordered my 19 day before yesterday

 

[arwright]

Yeah I saw that too. Must be something decent but probably not a game changer I would imagine

With the lack of knowledge many salesmen have about basic stuff or the availability of TTPMS etc, I wouldn’t be surprised if they weren’t really in the know and just making things up.

 

[R.J.]

Holding out for a 20 here. I was looking forward to placing the order in August according to that order sheet that was floating around.

Did he elaborate of what changes are coming?

 

[regal2800]

nah he had no information at all to give out. the only thing worth waiting for would be an 8 speed trans.

 

[Addicted2Torque]

I had the impression that ordering for 2020 opens on Aug 7th, so more info should be out pretty soon if that is correct. However, it also indicated that builds would not start until early Oct so that would put deliveries near year end. I imagine the changes would be small as well-but interested to know what they may be.

 

[Ivanvent]

I had the impression that ordering for 2020 opens on Aug 7th, so more info should be out pretty soon if that is correct. However, it also indicated that builds would not start until early Oct so that would put deliveries near year end. I imagine the changes would be small as well-but interested to know what they may be.

That was the initial report then it got pushed back from what I understand. 19’s will be ordered until at least beginning October.

 

[arwright]

Anyone have the link to the website which shows the dates 2020 orders will open? I saw it somewhere and now can't find it.

 

[jpaeth]

There is a salesman on another forum that was saying the 2020 will have some changes worth waiting for. Did you ask your dealer if there are any significant changes coming in 2020?

Maybe the 20s will actually have all the features they advertised for the 19s... haha
But in all seriousness, I put zero stock in the words of salesman.. I have yet to find one that has any clue what they are talking about.

 

[Ivanvent]

Anyone have the link to the website which shows the dates 2020 orders will open? I saw it somewhere and now can't find it.

Pm sent

 

[HomelessBound]

Ram boxes are no longer available to order for the HD trucks. A sign that final 2019 production orders are going in and 2020 orders are opening soon?

 

[Ogamiitto]

Ram boxes are no longer available to order for the HD trucks. A sign that final 2019 production orders are going in and 2020 orders are opening soon?

do you know why they're getting rid of ramboxes for HDs?

 

[HomelessBound]

I don't think they are getting rid of them. I think the Ramboxes aren't available to order because the last trucks to leave the factory as 2019s will have regular beds. So features will start disappearing until 2019 ordering is closed out completely and 2020 ordering opens. That's the theory at least...

 

[RamGuy84]

A very reputable and knowledgeable salesman that I’ve dealt with told me he expects no major changes seeing that the cab is a carryover and not new in size like the 1500s. For example, don’t see a twin panel moonroof coming, large fuel tank, telescopic steering, etc. Rumor is an all new one similar to the 1500 will be out in 2022 or 2023.

 

[HomelessBound]

I'd be happy with some pretty small changes. Power running boards without L2 package on the Laramie and Trailer Tire TMPS being sorted out. The ZF 8 speed being rated for 1000+ lb-ft of torque tells me it is destined for the diesel -- if they put that on the Cummins then I will probably change for gas->diesel.